A fire in a carnival costume factory in the neighborhood of Ramos, in the north of Rio de Janeiro, left 21 people injured on the morning of Wednesday (12). THE Major Fábio Contreiras Rio de Janeiro Fire Department spokesman, confirmed that the Establishment was not regularized .
According to Major Contreiras, “the building does not contain the documentation of regularization of the Fire Department. It is neither with the requirement report, which is an initial documentation, nor as well as with certificate of approval ”.
This irregularity indicates that the place did not have appropriate equipment for fire fighting or escape routes appropriate.
Rescue and care for victims
The Fire Department was fired at 7:39 and arrived at the scene four minutes later. In total, 21 victims were rescued with 11 In serious condition .
The Major explained that the victim’s risk classification was done on the spot, but warned that the clinical condition could evolve during transportation to the hospital.
Firefighters’ rapid response was crucial to prevent fire from spreading to nearby homes.
“It is an area that has many homes, apartments and nearby homes. Fatally the propagation of flames and smoke would make this fire pass there too, ”said the spokesman.
Fire characteristics
The fact that it is a carnival costume factory contributed to the intensity of the fire.
“It’s a fire that involves plastic -based products derived from oil, polyurethane, polypropylene, nylon, finally. These substances, different from traditional cotton, have a faster combustion burning process and releases greater energy as well, ”said the major.
After control of the flames, the firefighters started the work of aftermath, cooling hot points and preparing the place for the expertise of Civil Police and Evaluation of the Civil Defense of the Municipality regarding possible structural damage.
The incident emphasizes the importance of regularization and supervision of commercial and industrial establishments, especially those dealing with highly flammable materials, to ensure the safety of workers and the surrounding community.
This content was originally published in a factory that caught fire on RJ was irregular, says firefighter spokesman on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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